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Seeking legal representation for birth injuries? Carlson Bier is the ideal choice. With a seasoned team of personal injury attorneys, they have an exemplary record in successfully advocating for families impacted by such unfortunate circumstances across Illinois. Facing a birth injury case demands profound knowledge and unique expertise that Carlson Bier brings to the table. Each consultant here crafts comprehensive suits aimed at ensuring victims receive justified compensation and necessary support for potential long-term care needs arising from birth injuries. Despite not being based in Mansfield, their professionalism, passion, and commitment transcend geographical boundaries. Committed to easing your burden during tough times with quality legal services you can trust, Carlson Bier emphasizes both compassion and competence while handling your sensitive matters because every life-changing situation requires exceptional dedication so as not to escape justice’s grasp – something we strongly believe in upholding when representing our clients against potent adversaries within the realm of personal injury law.

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Birth Injuries Lawyers in Mansfield Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the profound impact that birth injuries have on families and children. Our Illinois-based personal injury lawyers are compassionate advocates dedicated to seeking justice for victims of birth-related injuries. With a wealth of experience in this field of law, our team empathetically guides clients through an often complex process while relentlessly pursuing the legal remedy they deserve.

Birth injuries can manifest in various forms such as cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), brain damage due to oxygen deprivation during labor or delivery, forceps and vacuum extraction injuries among others. These debilitating conditions not only affect the child’s health and physical abilities but also create emotional trauma for families while simultaneously impacting their financial stability due to steep medical expenses.

• Cerebral Palsy: This condition arises from an injury to a developing brain which can occur before or during childbirth. It manifests in impaired muscle coordination and movement problems.

• Erb’s Palsy: Affecting one or two out every thousand babies, this birth injury results from nerve damage in the baby’s upper arm leading to weakness or paralysis.

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A type of neonatal brain damage caused by insufficient blood flow and oxygen which if severe can cause long-term disabilities and developmental delays.

• Forceps & Vacuum Extraction Injuries: Improper use of these instruments during a difficult childbirth can lead to serious harm such as skull fractures, seizures, hemorrhages.

The experienced attorneys at Carlson Bier strive for maximum compensation when litigating birth-related injury claims ensuring that more resources are available for ongoing care allowing those affected to lead better lives. We know how important it is for your family’s future that you receive recompense accurately reflecting both immediate and anticipated future costs related with these undue hardships.

A myriad of circumstances surrounding your child’s birth could point towards negligence on part of the health care professionals responsible. Some of these negligence signs could be:

• Failings related to fetal heart rate monitoring

• Delaying a necessary cesarean section

• Inappropriate force used during delivery

• Failure to treat infections in the mother during pregnancy,

• Negligent prenatal care

The Carlson Bier legal team pinpoints these instances and connects them to your child’s injuries with precision and diligence, presenting a robust case on your behalf. The right representation makes all the difference in handling birth injury claims – expertise we proudly offer.

We understand just how overwhelming this journey can seem which is why our team stands ready to answer any questions you may have about birth injury lawsuits including timelines, potential outcomes, and costs involved – open, clear communication being central to our client-lawyer relationship.

Time is critical when preserving evidence and preparing a solid claim for your birth injury lawsuit. We encourage you not only consider litigation proceedings as a measure of last resort but also remember how important it is obtaining justice for your child has been harmed due to medical negligence. This could make an enormous difference for their future healthcare needs and overall quality of life.

The attorneys at Carlson Bier are deeply committed to providing superior representation while striving tirelessly for the compensation you deserve. Our past victories underline our ability to face even large entities successfully fighting on behalf of families whose lives have been irrevocably impacted by avoidable mistakes made by healthcare providers during childbirth.

Taking that first step can often be the hardest part; turning an injustice into action can seem daunting which is why we’re here every step of the way ensuring we capably shoulder that burden so you can focus on what really matters – caring for your family’s well-being

To gain deeper insights into how much your case might be worth thereby helping prepare more adequately financially for forthcoming challenges surprise expenses brings relief from added stress associated with uncertainty. As interested? The next logical step awaits below: simply press the button to commence your journey towards discovering what your birth injury case could be worth. Take heart in knowing that here at Carlson Bier, we are dedicated to seeking justice and providing relief for families affected by life-altering birth injuries in Illinois.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Birth Injuries FAQ

The most common birth injuries include:

  • Cerebral palsy: This is a group of disorders that affect movement and coordination.
  • Erb’s palsy: This is a nerve injury that can cause weakness or paralysis in the arm and hand.
  • Brachial plexus palsy: This is a group of nerve injuries that can cause weakness or paralysis in the arm, shoulder, and hand.
  • Spinal cord injuries: These injuries can cause paralysis or weakness below the waist.
  • Traumatic brain injuries: These injuries can cause a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional problems.

Birth injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

  • Medical malpractice: This can include mistakes made by doctors during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.
  • Oxygen deprivation: This can occur if the baby does not get enough oxygen during pregnancy or labor.
  • Physical trauma: This can occur if the baby is injured during labor or delivery.
  • Birth defects: Some birth injuries are caused by birth defects.

The signs and symptoms of a birth injury can vary depending on the severity of the injury. However, some common signs and symptoms include:

  • Weakness or paralysis: This may be in one or more limbs.
  • Seizures
  • Breathing problems
  • Feeding problems
  • Developmental delays
  • Learning disabilities

The treatment options for birth injuries will vary depending on the severity of the injury. However, some common treatment options include:

  • Surgery
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medications
  • Supportive care

Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit if your child was injured due to medical malpractice or another factor. A birth injury lawyer can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

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Areas of Practice in Mansfield

Bicycle Incidents

Specializing in legal assistance for people injured in bicycle accidents due to others' carelessness or dangerous conditions.

Scald Injuries

Offering adept legal services for people of major burn injuries caused by events or recklessness.

Clinical Incompetence

Providing experienced legal services for patients affected by physician malpractice, including wrong treatment.

Products Obligation

Addressing cases involving unsafe products, offering professional legal guidance to victims affected by defective items.

Nursing Home Mistreatment

Advocating for the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to neglect in elderly care environments, ensuring compensation.

Fall and Slip Occurrences

Professional in dealing with fall and trip accident cases, providing legal assistance to clients seeking compensation for their losses.

Infant Wounds

Extending legal guidance for households affected by medical carelessness resulting in infant injuries.

Auto Mishaps

Mishaps: Concentrated on helping clients of car accidents get reasonable remuneration for hurts and losses.

Motorbike Mishaps

Dedicated to providing legal support for individuals involved in bike accidents, ensuring fair compensation for traumas.

18-Wheeler Collision

Offering adept legal support for individuals involved in semi accidents, focusing on securing fair recompense for hurts.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on representing laborers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to carelessness or carelessness.

Neurological Damages

Focused on delivering specialized legal support for patients suffering from head injuries due to negligence.

Dog Bite Traumas

Adept at addressing cases for victims who have suffered harms from puppy bites or creature assaults.

Pedestrian Accidents

Focused on legal services for joggers involved in accidents, providing professional services for recovering damages.

Unwarranted Demise

Striving for relatives affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal services to ensure fairness.

Spinal Cord Impairment

Committed to advocating for patients with spinal cord injuries, offering expert legal services to secure justice.

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